John Woodvine (July 21, 1929 – October 6, 2025) was an English stage and screen actor who appeared in more than 70 theatre productions, as well as a similar number of television and film roles. In film, he is best known for his roles in The Devils (1971), An American Werewolf in London (1981), and Enys Man (2022).

John Woodvine

Acting Born July 21, 1929 – Died October 6, 2025 Tyne Dock, South Shields, County Durham, England, UK

John Woodvine (July 21, 1929 – October 6, 2025) was an English stage and screen actor who appeared in more than 70 theatre productions, as well as a similar number of television and film roles. In film, he is best known for his roles in The Devils (1971), An American Werewolf in London (1981), and Enys Man (2022).

Known For

The Crown

Archbishop of York

Midsomer Murders

Sir Harry Chatwyn

Midsomer Murders

Commodore

Doctor Who

Marshal

Casualty

Reg Macready

Casualty

Jack Hetherington

New Scotland Yard

CS John Kingdom

The Avengers

Seagrave

Vera

Alan Kenworthy

Play for Today

Penitent

Shameless

Neville

Heartbeat

Frank Armstrong